Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
V12 SUUMOT history
V12 SUU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 3 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 143,878 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 SUU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 3 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 SUU was last recorded at 143,878 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 6,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 137,605 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,273 miles
- Average per year
- 7,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,878 miles
- 2024 – 137,605 miles
- 2023 – 131,722 miles
- 2022 – 125,604 miles
- 2021 – 116,714 miles
- 2020 – 110,365 miles
- 2019 – 102,591 miles
- 2018 – 91,967 miles
- 2017 – 87,208 miles
- 2016 – 74,839 miles
- 2015 – 64,257 miles
- 2014 – 52,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view of testable items
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,878 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 143,878 miles
- Test number
- 813687931510
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view of testable items
Fail143,878 miles (+6,273)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,878 miles
- Test number
- 620026290047
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view of testable items
Pass137,605 miles (+205)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 137,605 miles
- Test number
- 354350741950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,400 miles (+5,678)3 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,400 miles
- Test number
- 510067609914
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass131,722 miles (+6,118)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 131,722 miles
- Test number
- 922972648919
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,604 miles (+8,890)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 125,604 miles
- Test number
- 469433066993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,714 miles (+6,349)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 116,714 miles
- Test number
- 363270174375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,365 miles (+4,194)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 110,365 miles
- Test number
- 474477450608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,171 miles
- Test number
- 118261022087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,171 miles (+3,580)1 dangerous6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,171 miles
- Test number
- 299901797784
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testRear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Pass102,591 miles (+10,624)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 102,591 miles
- Test number
- 604355568439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,967 miles (+4,759)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 91,967 miles
- Test number
- 638590531521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,208 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2018
- Odometer
- 87,208 miles
- Test number
- 963348738733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cut on sidewall
Fail87,207 miles (+12,368)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,207 miles
- Test number
- 292650974251
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cut on sidewall
Pass74,839 miles (+10,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 74,839 miles
- Test number
- 627418735276
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,257 miles (+33)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 64,257 miles
- Test number
- 959037125111
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge&have cuts on outer wall
Fail64,224 miles (+11,585)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,224 miles
- Test number
- 689975825182
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge&have cuts on outer wall
Pass52,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,639 miles
- Test number
- 807230324133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,639 miles (+1,529)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,639 miles
- Test number
- 986190124198
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Pass51,110 miles (+969)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 51,110 miles
- Test number
- 405328354066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,141 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,141 miles
- Test number
- 827777434094
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult
Questions about V12 SUU
- Does V12 SUU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 SUU is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V12 SUU?
- The MOT on V12 SUU is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 SUU done?
- V12 SUU was recorded at 143,878 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,996 miles a year.
- Has V12 SUU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 SUU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V12 SUU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on V12 SUU find?
- V12 SUU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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